The Highlands’ favourite award-winning bakery chain, Harry Gow, is proud to announce a special March fundraiser in support of Highland mental health charity, Mikeysline.
Throughout the month, customers visiting any Harry Gow bakery or counter will be able to purchase specially created bee-themed cupcakes, with all proceeds going directly to Mikeysline to support its vital work across the Highlands and Islands.
The campaign aims to raise both funds and awareness for the charity, which provides confidential, non-judgemental text-based and face-to-face support to individuals experiencing emotional distress, loneliness, anxiety or crisis.
“We’re very proud to stand alongside Mikeysline this March,” said David Gow, director of Harry Gow. “The support they provide across the Highlands is incredibly vital in so many ways. For some people, reaching out to Mikeysline can be the first step in a very difficult moment, and in most cases that first step changes everything.
“Mental health doesn’t just sit on the sidelines of a community, it affects families, friends, colleagues and neighbours. And the truth is, most of us probably know someone who has struggled, even if we don’t always see it. For us, this is about helping make sure that when someone does reach out, there’s someone there to answer.
“As part of this fundraiser, every cupcake sold will go directly to Mikeysline so they can continue that work. We just hope people will come together this March to support something that truly matters across the Highlands.”
Emily Stokes, CEO of Mikeysline, added: “The demand for mental health support across the Highlands is very real, and it doesn’t slow down. Support like this helps us continue to be there for people when they reach out, often at a point where they feel they have nowhere else to turn.
“Every penny raised will go directly into keeping our services running and accessible, and we’re hugely thankful to Harry Gow and everyone who chooses to take part. It really does send a powerful message that our communities are willing to look out for one another.”
The bee-themed cupcakes will be available in all Harry Gow bakeries and counters throughout March, while stocks last.
Inverness-headquartered Harry Gow operates 19 bakery shops across Inverness, the Highlands and Moray, with fresh bakes and cakes also stocked in Co-op stores throughout the region. Harry Gow was crowned the first Scottish Baker of the Year and remains the only bakery to have won the accolade twice. Most recently, the bakery was unofficially recognised as the record holder for the world’s largest empire biscuit – a sweet milestone that captured attention across the Highlands, Scotland, and the wider UK.
To find your nearest shop and to check the latest opening times, visit www.harrygow.co.uk or follow the bakery on Facebook and Instagram.